Mannequin joints

A joint structure for joining limb members of a mannequin comprising:

• a slit positioned on the joining end of a first limb member;
• a tab attached to the joining end of a second limb member, adapted to be received by the slit and pivotally attached to said first limb member by means of a pivot pin extending through said tab and at least partly through said first limb member;
• and
• a friction-producing assembly fixture recessed within the first limb member, said friction-producing assembly fixture comprising:
• an open-ended chamber extending into the first member from said slit;
• a spring positioned at the closed end of said chamber;
• and
• a bearing positioned between the spring and the tab.

A joint structure for joining limb members of a mannequin comprising:

• a slit positioned on the joining end of a first limb member;
• a tab attached to the joining end of a second limb member, adapted to be received by the slit and pivotally attached to said first limb member, said tab having one or more surface depressions;
• and
• a friction-producing assembly fixture recessed within the first limb member and in contact with said tab.

A joint structure for joining limb members of a mannequin comprising:

• a slit positioned on the joining end of a first limb member;
• a tab attached to the joining end of a second limb member, adapted to be received by the slit and pivotally attached to said first limb member by means of a pivot pin extending through said tab and at least partly through said first limb member, said tab having one or more surface depressions;
• a friction-producing assembly fixture recessed within the first limb member, said friction-producing assembly fixture comprising:
• an open-ended chamber extending into the first member from said slit;
• a spring positioned at the closed end of said chamber;
• and
• a bearing positioned between the spring and the tab.

A method of assembling a joint structure comprising:

• a) providing a first limb member to be joined, the joining end of said first member having a slit and a friction-producing assembly fixture recessed within the first limb member;
• b) providing a second limb member to be joined, said second limb member having a tab attached thereto;
• c) placing said tab within said slit so that said tab is in contact with said friction producing assembly fixture;
• and
• d) securing said tab to said first limb member.

A method of assembling a joint structure comprising:

• a) providing a first limb member to be joined, said first limb member having a slit positioned on the joining end of said first limb member;
• b) providing a second limb member to be joined,
• c) attaching a tab to said second limb member;
• d) providing a friction producing assembly fixture recessed in the first limb member, said friction producing assembly fixture comprising:
• i. an open-ended chamber extending from said slit;
• ii. a spring in contact with the closed end of the chamber;
• and
• iii. a bearing in contact with the spring;
• e) placing said tab within said slit to contact said bearing;
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• f) securing the tab to the first limb member;